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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.16, 216.74 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.16, 216.74 and 117.92 is: 162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.16 : 216.74 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.16/216.74 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.16x = 216.74 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.16x = 25,556.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,556.31/157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.62

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